Alumni Travel Program
The Villanova University Alumni Association is thrilled to re-launch our travel program! Explore destinations around the world with Villanova alumni, family and friends.
We invite the entire Villanova community to join us as we celebrate the University’s traditions and values through our alumni travel program. Our trips provide a rich travel experience thanks to their educational character, unique access to special events and, most importantly, traveling with your fellow Wildcats.
For more information, please contact our Travel Program Coordinator, Sarah Doody, at alumnitravel@villanova.edu or 904-432-3141.
2023 Programs
Upcoming Tours
Highlights of Kenya
November 3 - 11, 2023
Price: From $3,899 per person (based on double-occupancy; cost does not include airfare)
Trip Status: Taking reservations; register online.
Unparalleled wildlife viewing, top-rated lodges and gracious local people all await your small group “on safari” in alluring Kenya. This program is for anyone seeking a “quick fix” and an immersion into open savanna plains, a high density of wildlife and warm hospitality.
- Six nights of hotel accommodations in Lodges and a day-room on November 10;
- All airport meet and greets, plus transfers in Nairobi;
- Full time local Tour Director;
- Hiking in Hell’s Gate National Park.
2024 Programs
Peru Explorer
February 29 - March 8, 2024
Price: $1,899 per person (based on double occupancy); $1,949 single accommodations
Trip Status: Reserve your spot.
- All internal air included in trip cost
- An expert Travel Director and professional driver
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- Six breakfasts, four dinners and two lunches included
- Audio headsets provided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiences
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries
- City orientation tours
- Variety of optional experiences
Flavors of Northern Italy
October 11-19, 2024
Second departure date just added; act fast, availiability is limited!
Price: $4,995 per person (based on double occupancy; no single supplement)
Trip Status: Reserve your spot.
May 17-25, 2024
Price: $4,995 per person (based on double occupancy; no single supplement)
Trip Status: At capacity; please email alumnitravel@villanova.edu to join the waitlist.
- Seven nights of accommodations.
- Seven breakfasts, five lunches and seven dinners served with wine.
- All lessons, private tours and tastings, and special small-group excursions as noted in the nine-day itinerary.
- Full guiding services of an Orbridge Travel Director and expert local guides.
- Private motor coach transportation.
- Luggage porterage; gratuities to Orbridge Travel Director, local guides, and drivers.
- Airport transfers for guests arriving and departing during the suggested times.
Cruising the Danube: Vienna to the Black Sea
September 26 - October 8, 2024
Price: Cabin prices from $4,795 (based on double occupancy).
Trip Status: Coming soon.
- Exclusively chartered, 13-day, 11-night voyage featuring two nights in Bucharest, Romania, and a nine-night luxury cruise along the fabled Danube River—one of the greatest river journeys in the world.
- Visit seven countries (Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania) and give capital cities.
- Gratuities to local guides and drivers on included excursions and transfers.
- All excursions are included; complimentary WI-FI onboard the ship; beer and wine included with lunches and dinners.
- Airport transfers if your arrival and departure coincide with the scheduled group transfer times.
- Vienna Pre-Program and Transylvania Post-Program Options.
Antarctica: Journey to the White Continent
November 29 - December 10, 2024
Price: Cabin prices from $16,000 per person (based on double occupancy).
Trip Status: Taking reservations; view available cabins. Please contact alumnitravel@villanova.edu to register.
- Explore the world’s last great wilderness in the company of a team of top naturalists celebrating Lindblad’s 50-plus years of expedition heritage.
- Hike on magnificent mountains; see huge glaciers; and watch for gentoo, Adélie and chinstrap penguins.
- Kayak in protected waters, paddling as penguins swim nearby.
- Early November departures offer the possibility to cross-country ski or snowshoe across the frozen sea ice, conditions permitting.
Completed Tours
Thank you to all the Villanovans who joined us on recent journeys!
Getaway to Iceland
March 3-7, 2023
The Galápagos Islands: 8 Days of Wonder and Amazement
July 18 - 25, 2023
The Great Journey Through Europe: Switzerland, France, Germany and The Netherlands
June 28 - July 9, 2023
Please note that in this ever-changing travel climate, all prices, itineraries, dates and departures are subject to change.
Required International SOS Coverage
All travelers on Villanova University sponsored international travel who are not current University employees or students are required to purchase an individual International SOS Membership prior to trip departure. International SOS provides predeparture services such as vaccination requirements, required medication, and travel security information, as well as many services while traveling such as worldwide assistance, security and medical evacuation services, telephone advice from a physician and referrals to more than 68,000 global, vetted providers. Each traveler will need to purchase their individual ISOS membership directly through ISOS at buymembership.internationalsos.com and provide the policy number to the travel coordinator. In certain circumstances, any traveler who is ineligible to purchase an individual ISOS membership should secure similar coverage that includes medical and emergency evacuation and repatriation coverage, and provide evidence of such purchase.
Please contact Sarah S. Doody at alumnitravel@villanova.edu or call (904) 432-3141 for complete details.
*Villanova faculty and staff traveling with employment responsibilities are automatically covered by the University and will not need to purchase the ISOS.